Romans 8:23

New English Translation

Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 31:5

When the edict was issued, the Israelites freely contributed the initial portion of their grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a tenth of everything, which added up to a huge amount.

Luke 20:36

In fact, they can no longer die, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, since they are sons of the resurrection.

Luke 21:28

But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Romans 5:11

Not only this, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.

Romans 5:3

Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Romans 5:5

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Romans 7:24

Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

Romans 8:19

For the creation eagerly waits for the revelation of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:22

who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way – struggles from the outside, fears from within.

Galatians 5:5

For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

Ephesians 1:14

who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 4:30

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:9

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth –

2 Timothy 4:8

Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day – and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

Titus 2:13

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 9:28

so also, after Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, to those who eagerly await him he will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation.

1 Peter 1:7

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 John 3:2

Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that whenever it is revealed we will be like him, because we will see him just as he is.